Can you go to jail for credit card debt?
You won’t necessarily go to jail for credit card debt, but you may end up in court.
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Aug 04, 2022
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What young adults wish they knew about money sooner
Personal finance doesn’t have to be trial and error. Here are six tips young adults wish they’d known earlier in life.
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How long does a bankruptcy stay on your credit report?
A bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for a number of years depending on when you actually filed as well as the type of bankruptcy.
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What to do when you get sued for credit card debt
What to do when you’re sued for credit card debt, including how to settle credit card debt before going to court.
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What is a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt form?
In most cases, you have to report canceled debt as ordinary income on your federal tax return. That’s where a 1099-C form comes in.
5 min read Mar 29, 2022 -
Best credit cards after bankruptcy
Picking up a credit card after bankruptcy may seem like a huge risk, but this step could actually be crucial to your financial recovery.
5 min read Mar 28, 2022 -
Residual interest: What you need to know
If you’re carrying a balance on your credit card, residual interest can easily sneak up on you when trying to pay it off.
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Can credit card companies garnish wages?
Wage garnishment is one of the final steps in the debt collection process.
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Tally review: An app that helps you pay off credit card debt
Tally consolidates your credit cards into one low-interest line of credit so that you only have to make a single payment.
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How to cancel credit cards for someone who is deceased
Canceling a card for someone who is deceased isn’t difficult, but it’s an important task to complete.
5 min read Dec 07, 2021 -
Can a credit card company come after my house?
If you own your primary residence, you may be wondering if creditors could get their hands on it.
3 min read Sep 13, 2021 -
56% of Gen-Z and Millennials ready to take on debt to celebrate end of pandemic
As travel restrictions lessen and more entertainment venues open back up again, Gen Z and Millennials are itching to celebrate the ‘end’ of the pandemic. However, a recent survey suggests that many [...]
4 min read Jul 28, 2021 -
Want to get out of credit card debt? Here’s how this couple paid off $27,000 in 17 months
Are you wanting to get out of credit card debt that you may have accumulated? Read for a story of how one couple did it successfully, and read their tips on how to get out of debt, too.
5 min read Jul 08, 2021 -
Credit card debt is down 17 percent—let’s keep the habit going
Credit card debt has seen a significant decrease during the pandemic, but there are questions about how to continue and maintain this. Read our take on how to do so.
4 min read Jun 04, 2021 -
Surge in Hispanic applicants seeking financial disaster assistance; Help is on the way
A massive increase in the number of Hispanic applicants seeking financial disaster assistance has prompted JPMorgan Chase and Money Management International (MMI) to team up to address the situation. The [...]
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How revolving credit affects your credit score
If you have limited credit history and you need a way to prove your creditworthiness, then a revolving account like a credit card can absolutely help boost your credit score
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How to settle credit card debt
Here’s what you need to know about credit card debt settlement.
6 min read Jan 22, 2021 -
How to pay your mortgage with a credit card
Learn how to earn credit card rewards by paying off your mortgage.
6 min read Sep 04, 2020 -
Credit card delinquencies take a nosedive during pandemic, according to report
Despite record unemployment and massive pay cuts in many industries, there has been a notable drop in credit card delinquency rates since January 2020.
2 min read Aug 25, 2020 -
3 surprises about credit cards and COVID-19
It has been about five months since the COVID-19 pandemic ramped up in the U.S. So far, there have been three credit card developments that have really surprised me. Keeping up with the bills Back in March, [...]
3 min read Aug 03, 2020
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